Electric vs. Manual Toothbrushes Brushing your child’s teeth is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep them cavity-free. However, which type of toothbrush to use, whether an electric or manual version, is a question frequently asked by parents. Manual and electric toothbrushes are both effective at preventing cavities and gingivitis. The American [...]
Giraffes are the only animals that have 32 teeth like humans. Dogs are the only animal that have a primary set and a permanent set of teeth like humans. Lobsters and crabs have teeth in their stomachs to aid in chewing their food. Snails can have around 25,000 teeth over their lifetime. Located on their [...]
As a parent, you already know that you need to brush & floss your child’s teeth and that it is best to limit how much candy & soda they consume. However, there are some things when it comes to your child’s oral health that you may not already know. One of them may be that [...]
1) What happens to our baby teeth won’t affect our permanent teeth -- FALSE Baby teeth pave the way for adult teeth! Primary teeth are placeholders for the adult teeth, meaning they reserve space in the mouth for the tooth that comes in behind them. If a baby tooth is compromised by decay or trauma, [...]
Funny Things Kids Say at the Dentist “I can’t floss because I don’t have any” (at which point mom points out that there is an economy size pack from CostCo under the sink) When asked “Do you floss?” they say, “I did today before my appointment!” “I love to eat candy!” “My mommy/daddy never flosses” [...]
The start of school is just around the corner and Sala Family Dentistry has comprised a list of good-for-your-teeth lunch ideas! Instead of gummy fruit snacks, pack your kid's lunch with fresh raw fruits like blueberries, grapes, strawberries, etc. While they might seem like a healthier option than candy, AVOID dried/dehydrated fruits which have a [...]
Getting your child to brush and floss can often be a challenge. To help facilitate good oral hygiene habits, try these suggestions: Make brushing/flossing a daily priority that is important & necessary and cannot be skipped Brush & floss wherever it is convenient (not necessarily in the bathroom) Brush without toothpaste if necessary; toothpaste acts [...]
Sucking on a thumb or pacifier is a natural reflex for babies and toddlers. After a certain age, however, a thumb sucking or pacifier habit can become harmful. It may affect the way permanent teeth grow in and even lead to changes in the shape of the child’s jaw. Most children will stop these habits [...]
Fluoride is not “necessary,” however, it is very beneficial in helping prevent cavities. The American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and an abundance of scientific studies & research recommend fluoride as an extremely beneficial and safe way of preventing cavities. The use of fluoride in public water [...]
The most obvious answer to ‘Why do we have baby teeth?’ is that the smaller mouths of children need smaller teeth, but there are also other very important reasons as to why baby teeth are beneficial to your child’s growth and development. Your child’s baby teeth help with jaw growth and maintain the adequate amount [...]
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